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Student Name: Alex

Mustang Role Model: Mr. Bechtold

“First I love Art and you’re my favorite teacher and I trust you. You showed me something interesting, the fox. The adventure was awesome!” -Alex Grade 4

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Coach Pete is my mustang role model. He help me play baseball, and gave me a really cool nickname name “big crusher” he is positive guy and very encouraging.

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Giancarlo Grassi 2nd Grade

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Coach Bernie made sure my dad got to see my first touchdown and cares about me. He made me running back for a game and believed in me!

My Colts friends cheered for me and helped me score. It was awesome!

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He has good communication. He has empathy. When someone falls he picks them up. He thinks before he does something. He has integrity by telling the truth.

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Jill Klipa is my community role model. She is generous and kind. She is helpful in the community. She loves me. Luca Coltura - Grade 1

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I’m nominating my baseball coach - coach Jon. He cheers us on and encourages us. He has a “believe” sign that he hangs up at every game. It means to believe in yourself. He helps us work as a team by encouraging us to always say nice things to each other. He is always positive, motivating and uplifting. He has made me love baseball even more! He is a great mustang role model!

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My cousin Billy is my Mustang Model because he is good at all of these things. He is good at communication, integrity, critical thinking, empathy, adaptability and he is a good cousin and really nice. So I chose him.

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My daddy is my role model because he is in the Army.

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Bailey says Ms. Fajt is really nice and her announcements are helpful and kind.

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Student Name: Logan

Mustang Role Model: Dad

“He plays and watches games with me! He always helps me when I am sad or hurt”

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Catherine said Mrs. Demko is so nice. I love her very much. She was my first teacher and she is kind and respectful.

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Elise chose her first grade teacher, Mr. Pilyih, because he is nice.

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“She helps me so much. I love her so much. She helps me with homework. Love her so much”

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He is nice

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My mom is my Mustang Role Model because of her empathy!

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I am recognizing Tenley because she is a wonderful friend and is very helpful to everyone in sticks up a friend when they get hurt and if she’s just a wonderful friend, and this is why I’m recognizing her.

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Sophia chose Mr. B. because he helps her do art and he helps all of us at O’Block.

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"When I'm mad, she helps me calm down."

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I pick Ms.wickersty cuz she is my fav Anthony asti

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Maddie is a great soccer player as well as person. She always has a smile and makes coaching easy and fun for me. She makes the team better and her teammates better people.

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Mr. Jeff is truly a Mustang role model. While he is my karate teacher, he is also much more than that. He demonstrates integrity by teaching us to do the right thing, stand tall, and be confident. He shows empathy through kindness and encouragement, creating a positive and welcoming environment for everyone. Mr. Jeff also strengthens our critical thinking by challenging us to reflect on our choices and always strive to improve. His example of adaptability reminds us to face challenges with patience and to grow through change. Finally, he upholds communication by setting clear rules and expectations that create a safe place for my friends and me.

Through these pillars, Mr. Jeff inspires us not only in karate but also in life, making him a true Mustang leader.

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My mommy is my Mustang Role Model. She is a volunteer firefighter and EMT. She helps people when their house is on fire or they crash their car or get hurt. She comes to our school and tells us about fire safety and reads to our class.

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Student Evelyn Ellefson

Role model My cousin Dory

She is a sweet,Kind, and Loving person. Dory is my cousin she is the best cousin in the world. 🌎

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Because he helps us feel tough and brave. We play together. That’s why we love him.

-Francisco Betancourt (grade 1)

Amena Johnson (grade 2)

Viviana Betancourt (kindergarten)

Cristian Betancourt (future plum student!)

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Student Name: Josiah Wilkerson

Mustang Role Model: Dr. Stevens

"I like the books he shares in Library."

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Miss. Malik has integrity. She is also so kind and respectful and she loves her students!

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She is very nice. She shows integrity by showing us how to follow the rules and be honest.

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She is my best friend and she always gets tickets for rewards in our class. She shows integrity by keeping others honest and always works hard on her work.

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She helped me learn a lot. I love her. She is the best. She got me very smart. And the best person you could ever want. She makes me smile and she makes me happy.

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Mrs. Demko is so kind. I visit her every morning even though I am in first grade. I love her.

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Brynn wrote “Mrs. Vinton- she has integrity. She loves us. She is kind”

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She is kind and she has empathy. She loves her friends.

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This is me with my uncle Gary. He helps our community by being kind and working hard !.

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Alexandria & Athena Murrell Chose Officer Locke!

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Alexandria & Athena Murrell Chose Officer Locke!

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We chose Officer Locke “because he teaches all of us to do the right thing and he puts a smile on our faces”

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Susan is my grandma.She shows empathy. Susan is kind and passion.

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Mustang Role Model Nomination By Andreannette Aggor

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Mustang Role Model Nomination By Andreannette Aggor

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I am putting a spotlight on Wayne and Laurel Gillespie. This is because they show love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness and gentleness. I want to live by these great examples because we need more goodness and kindness in this world. Wayne and Laurel are the best neighbors in the world and I love them.

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She taught me how important reading is. Now I love to read!!

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I chose Ms. Mankovich because she is the greatest teacher. She makes me smile when I come into her room.

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I chose Ms. Mankovich because she is the greatest teacher. She makes me smile when I come into her room.

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"Drew is 3 years old. Drew can talk but he can also use his body. He has overcome a lot of health stuff and he makes me happy when I am sad or hurt." Isabella believes her little brother is a great example of communication, empathy and adaptability in the Plum community.

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Thank you Coach Carissa. Thank you for your fun and kindness.

From, Phoebe

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I picked Ms. Lucas because she is nice. She shows integrity and is funny.

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I picked my mom because she is helpful, kind, funny, and the best ❤️

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I picked Miss Amy because she never says no, she’s fun, and gives the best hugs.

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I am honoring you because you take care of Jordan, my best friend, and you use empathy.

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Student Name: Quinn M

Honoring: Coach Maddy at Gymkhana

Coach Maddy helps me be brave and try new things at gym! She helps me do flips on the bars and work on the balance beam. She is patient with me when I’m scared and is a great teacher!

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He is Happy. Excited. A kind kid who shares his cars. He is my best friend.

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Miss. Sarah is my Mustang Role model because she is welcoming to all who are in her dance class. She shows us how to do new things and helps us feel comfortable and brave when doing our dance moves. She shows us how to follow rules and to be kind to all of our classmates. I look up to her. She helps me learn. Sincerely, Olivia Kozak

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Miss Shrum is the best student teacher ever. She is nice, kind, and beautiful.

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Mr. Matt Szarmach from 3rd Grade Room 25

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Mr. Matt Szarmach from 3rd Grade Room 25

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Mr. Matthew Szarmach consistently shows integrity and empathy in all that he does. He communicates respectfully and kindly to students, parents, and staff, always making people feel supported. He is flexible and perseveres through every challenge- fixing simple and complicated technology needs with patience and determination. Because of his dedication, our learning experiences have far fewer interruptions, and our school community is stronger. Thank you for all you do for us, Mr. Szarmach!

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Student Name: Olivia   Mustang Role Model: Mrs. McIntyre

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Student Name: Olivia   Mustang Role Model: Mrs. McIntyre

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Mrs. McIntyre is kind, nice, and she taught my brother. I like her a lot.

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Molly shows adaptability because she is always so kind. She helps people who may be alone and checks to make sure they’re okay.

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Zangar is kind and a good listener. He demonstrates integrity.

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Brody shows integrity. He earns mustangs for being a good student.

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He helps me with my work. He shows empathy even when no one is watching.

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Grayson Acero recognizes Harper Hyde.

"I recognize Harper because she is nice to me and she shows me empathy."

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Miss. Malik has integrity and adaptability. She is very nice. Miss. Malik is my fav teacher.

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"He is kind he always tell the truth and empathy and integrity."

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Emmet Gill chose Mr. Rich bus driver for 149. Rich is an amazing, sweet and considerate person. He makes sure that he knows all kids name and makes sure that they are safe. He teaches us to be respectful and thoughtful for others.

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Mrs.Piper is very kind and smart. She really funny too. She also has Integrity and Empathy. She is amazing!

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I choose my sister Emma because when I fell out of the tree, she ran to grab my favorite blanket and stuffie. When I was in the hospital she really worried about me. We fight a lot but we still love each other.

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"She is always kind and she helps me do my work. She also shows empathy and integrity."

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"I chose Ivy for a role model because she is kind and when she find a student who is sad she helps them. She will be quiet in class when a teacher is teaching class."

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I picked Ms. Lori because almost every day she comes to school even though she lost her husband. She always shows empathy and adaptability. By coming to school a few days after losing her husband, Ms. Lori shows adaptability. She gives empathy by always opening her heart and listening to the class. She loves our entire school, too! Ms. Lori is really kind and shares her emotions. Ms. Lori teaches me that being brave is not hard when you are all heart. 💙

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I chose Mrs. Linhart. She is very nice. She helps us with our schoolwork and with our feelings when we are emotional. She is very supportive during WIN time. Mrs. Linhart is a portrait of a graduate. She uses communication, adaptability, integrity, critical thinking, and LOTS of empathy. Mrs. Linhart is a kind, respectful, and safe person. She is a true Plum Mustang!

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Emersyn wrote: I am choosing Stella because she shows empathy. Stella is nice and she helps when I am sad. Stella is the best, and she shows integrity by doing the right thing. She is so smart.

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Jake wrote: Redd is so funny and nice. He's really good at math. He always listens to the teacher. He is so playful, and he always plays with me. He's so nice.

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Sophia wrote: Aaradhya is the best friend I ever had. I know he is a new student, but he knows a lot. He is showing integrity.

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Lilah wrote: Mrs. McInyre shows critical thinking. She teaches me things I don't know. She helps me when I'm upset. She makes me laugh. She helps me understand things. I love her so much.

Auve wrote: Mrs. McIntyre helps me learn new things everyday. She helps other students in need of help. Even if she is upset, she still loves her students as much as we love her. So, thank you Mrs. McIntyre.